Alton Cutoff over Wolf Creek 091
FairPosted for loadFergus County, Montana · 4M E Denton · Structure no. L14009000+07001
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alton Cutoff over Wolf Creek 091 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alton Cutoff over Wolf Creek 091 in Fergus County, Montana. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alton Cutoff over Wolf Creek 091 built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Alton Cutoff over Wolf Creek 091 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Alton Cutoff over Wolf Creek 091 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Alton Cutoff over Wolf Creek 091?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Alton Cutoff over Wolf Creek 091?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.